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MF61 TLK

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,728 mi
Last recorded89,728 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 TLK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 89,728 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 89,715 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 84,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,205 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody has surface corrosion front and rear

advise to have full brake check

Pass 27 Sep 2022 69,923 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2022 69,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,932 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 56,193 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 50,592 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,552 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 43,552 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 36,849 miles

Front Brake discs and pads worn

Fail 6 Sep 2017 36,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake discs and pads worn

Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,004 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 30,955 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,184 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 25,161 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2014 19,012 miles

Offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

How Reliable is the Kia Venga?

Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
4,639
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
49,696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,040
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MF61 TLK is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 52,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 4,040 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF61 TLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Venga typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MF61 TLK registered?

MF61 TLK is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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